Why do our brains hold onto traumatic memories more than happy ones?
I understand that traumatic memories can and most likely will change someone’s core being, but why exactly does the brain remember them easier than happy memories?
In: Biology
The brain is wired to remember negative experiences better as a survival feature. Remembering the time the lion chased you will make you more on guard when out on the plains, making your survival more likely.
This translates to any form of danger: abuse, bombings, bullying. The brain doesn’t distinguish between a bully and a lion- both can be a threat.
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